Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027

Explore the historic Kielder Forest on its centenary with this trail running event. Choose from five distances, from a 5k to a 52k ultra, on forest trails with steady inclines. The event includes finisher medals, aid stations, and nearby ca..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a 45-mile mountain run through the heart of Snowdonia National Park. With over 3,200m of ascent past Yr Wyddfa and the Glyderau, it's a true navigation challenge. The event features five fully-supported checkpoints..

Event Overview Dartmoor in a Day Ultra is a challenge event offering two distances: a 50 km ultra and a 30 km challenge. Both are scheduled for September 5, 2026. Participants can choose to race, jog, or walk. The event is described as a ch..

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

The Malham Trail Half Marathon is the final leg of the Due North Trail Trilogy. Runners will traverse iconic landscapes like Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, with a climb up to Weets Top offering panoramic views. The event includes a post-race..

Battle of the Borders offers three trail distances on the Shropshire Hills, from a 10K to a full marathon. The single-lap course starts and finishes in Carding Mill Valley, with fully marked routes and required runner supplies. Participants..

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Haytor Heller is a single lap, off road moorland race of about 6 miles around Haytor Rock with steep climbs, a stream crossing and a strict cut off at Hound Tor. The event has a 350 runner limit and entries open in spring.

A 16 km Lake District fell race from Glenridding with 1525 m of climb, permit insured, pre entry only, and compulsory full kit for adult runners.

This ultra-marathon offers two epic coastal challenges on Cornwall's Saints Way Trail: a 28-mile route or a 56-mile out-and-back. It features GPS tracking, medals for all, and fully stocked feed stations. The event is based in Looe.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

Kick off the Autumn Series with the Lakeland Trails in Keswick. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 15K trail runs starting in Fitz Park, with stunning views of Derwentwater. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with live music, local food, and a family-friendl..

A running event at Westonbirt Arboretum on 5 September 2026 with 1 mile, 5 km and 10 km routes through varied tree collections; organised by Relish The Great Outdoors and currently showing tickets as sold out.

Explore the rugged Welsh landscapes at the RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky trail races. Choose from 12k, 25k, or 54k distances on a route from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris summit. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, and free race photos.

Choose a half marathon or full marathon along a flat, scenic riverside towpath from Walton on Thames to Hampton Court and back, run in laps for easy pacing. Limited places and medals for all finishers plus a giveaway for every entrant.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

A 23-mile walk or run through Malhamdale, starting from Gargrave Village Hall. The route visits several local landmarks with a 9-hour time limit. Entries are limited to 200 participants.

This unique 7km beach run starts at low tide in Broadstairs, goes to Ramsgate's Harbour Wall, and returns. It features team and individual prizes and finishes with refreshments. The event is open to runners aged 15 and over.

A circular fell marathon in the Northern Fells, summiting five Wainwrights including Blencathra. With 26.4 miles and 5875 ft of ascent, it's an event for experienced runners and walkers, offering a 12-hour cutoff.

A 35 miles island circuit around Tiree that runs along beaches, tracks and dunes. Individual runners and two person relay teams follow checkpoints with on-course support and a 10 hour cut off.